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Crisis Intervention - Roanoke, Assessment and Emergency Services, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention counseling and referral; pre-admission screening to determine need for hospitalization; court liaison for the involuntary commitment procedure; and initial contact for sexual assault victims. During the business day, this service provides a single source for determining placement through a variety of comprehensive assessment instruments. Based on the outcome of the screening, individuals may receive a clinical assessment, short-term counseling, and/or referrals to the appropriate level and intensity of treatment, either from BRBH or other community providers. Provide consumers a single point of entry to the agency, crisis response and assessment, case management, and therapeutic services designed for specific populations meeting our admission criteria. People with mental disabilities can receive a comprehensive assessment to determine their mental health, intellectual disability, and/or substance use services needs, and be referred to the services which best meet those needs. Services are designed to aid consumers in achieving their highest possible level of functioning.

Physical Address

611 McDowell Avenue Northwest, Roanoke, VA 24016

Hours

Everyday 24 hours, 7 days a week 24-Hour Crisis Services: 540-981-9351

Fax

(540) 345-6891

Application process

Telephone and walk-ins. People may access screening for services without an appointment by coming to the Burrell Center at 611 McDowell Avenue between 8:30am and 2:00pm on Monday through Friday. After hours, call 540-981-9351.

Languages

Vietnamese

Spanish

Service area

Roanoke, VA Salem, VA Botetourt, VA Craig, VA Roanoke, VA

Agency info

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, intellectual disability, or substance use disorders. We are charged also with continuously monitoring and evaluating our services to ensure their cost effectiveness and applicability to current citizen needs. BRBH operates multiple programs throughout the Roanoke Valley.